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I bought an EV because it needs way less regular maintenance. I don't need to do oil changes or replace parts at an interval defined by the manufacturer. I don'

I bought an EV because it needs way less regular maintenance. I don't need to do oil changes or replace parts at an interval defined by the manufacturer. I don't even need to go to a gas station. And every time I leave home, I've got a full tank, charged with cheap electricity. And as a bonus it's really comfortable to drive, including having the ability to keep itself cool/warm even when the engine is not running. IF I went purely by numbers the best choice would've been to buy a 2000€ car drive it until it breaks down. Then just call a taxi for the rest of the trip and buy a new similar one online for the next day. I could've bought 20 shitty cars for the price of my EV. But that's stress I don't want in my life.

2rsf 3y ago
Maintenance, planned and breakage, is a huge differentiator in favor of EVs- there are simply less moving parts and the EV ones are usually simpler and more reliable.
- staringback 3y ago
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- theshrike79 3y ago
  There is no question that the electric motor is the future. The only question is that how do we transport the power for it, currently it's batteries but in the future it might be something else. I'm personally wondering why more companies don't do range extender trucks for long hauls. Electric drivetrain with insane torque and long maintenance intervals. Add a small to medium sized battery. Plug in a diesel generator that can always work at 100% optimal RPM to produce maximum output to charge the battery. (Edison Motors[0] is doing some amazing work in this space, but they're a small player) [0] https://www.edisonmotors.ca https://www.edisonmotors.ca
jliptzin 3y ago
Same, going on 5 years now, still only had to get my tires replaced. It’s been night and day compared to my last vehicle that always had something breaking for >$1,000 and I definitely don’t miss gas stations
- foobarian 3y ago
  I think we should be pricing in the time wasted on going to mechanics for routine and other maintenance. My last ICE would spend a couple of days a year in the shop (besides routine maintenance, there were some recall events, which then lead to engine malfunction which I learned were a known problem on this model, etc. etc.). And then each time you need a rental to substitute, which is a huge chore, and not to mention taking vacation days to handle it. Just got an EV last month and look forward to none of this.
  - jliptzin 3y ago
    My EV has literally been more reliable than my cell phone and I drive a lot.

2rsf 3y ago

Maintenance, planned and breakage, is a huge differentiator in favor of EVs- there are simply less moving parts and the EV ones are usually simpler and more reliable.

staringback 3y ago
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theshrike79 3y ago
There is no question that the electric motor is the future. The only question is that how do we transport the power for it, currently it's batteries but in the future it might be something else. I'm personally wondering why more companies don't do range extender trucks for long hauls. Electric drivetrain with insane torque and long maintenance intervals. Add a small to medium sized battery. Plug in a diesel generator that can always work at 100% optimal RPM to produce maximum output to charge the battery. (Edison Motors[0] is doing some amazing work in this space, but they're a small player) [0] https://www.edisonmotors.ca https://www.edisonmotors.ca

jliptzin 3y ago

Same, going on 5 years now, still only had to get my tires replaced. It’s been night and day compared to my last vehicle that always had something breaking for >$1,000 and I definitely don’t miss gas stations

foobarian 3y ago
I think we should be pricing in the time wasted on going to mechanics for routine and other maintenance. My last ICE would spend a couple of days a year in the shop (besides routine maintenance, there were some recall events, which then lead to engine malfunction which I learned were a known problem on this model, etc. etc.). And then each time you need a rental to substitute, which is a huge chore, and not to mention taking vacation days to handle it. Just got an EV last month and look forward to none of this.
- jliptzin 3y ago
  My EV has literally been more reliable than my cell phone and I drive a lot.